What is Self-Advocacy?
What does it mean to self-advocate?
Speaking up for yourself and saying what you need.
A coping tool is something that helps us feel ____ when we are feeling upset or frustrated.
calm or better
You are feeling upset because your Chromebook isn't turning on. What can you do?
Raise your hand. When an adult comes over, say "I need help" or "My Chromebook isn't working."
True or false: You should tell a teacher when you are having a problem.
True!
One coping tool is to take a deep ____.
breath
You don't like the school assemblies because they are too loud. Your teacher asks if you want to go to the assembly. What can you say?
"No thank you! I want to stay in the classroom."
I can self-advocate by asking for a ____ when I feel upset.
break or talking break
One coping tool is to _____ to 10.
count
You spilled water all over your desk. What can you do?
Get paper towels if you know where they are. If you don't know, you can say "I need paper towels" or "I need help." Then, clean up the water.
True or false: If you ask for something, you will always get it right then.
False!
Sometimes, we can't have what we want right when we want it.
But, we CAN always take a break or get help when we ask for it.
If I'm frustrated at school, I can talk to ____.
Any trusted adult! Mrs. Kirby, Ms. Santiago, Ms. Chantel, Mrs. Wellenzohn, and others...
You really want to talk about your favorite show, but it's the middle of class. You can't focus on what the teacher is saying because you really need to talk. What can you say?
You can ask for a talking break. Say, "I need a talking break, please!"